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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Aging
  • Public Health in India

Background:

  • India's demographic shift includes a significant increase in the elderly population.
  • Understanding productive aging is crucial for societal well-being and policy development.
  • The unique sociocultural context of India provides insights into aging experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the correlates of productive aging among older adults in India.
  • To analyze factors influencing participation in work, financial contributions, grandparenting, and social engagement.
  • To understand the differential impact of various factors on different aspects of productive aging.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Building Knowledge Base on Population Aging (BKPAI) survey (2011).
  • Analyzed data from 9852 men and women aged 60+ across seven Indian states.
  • Investigated four domains of productive activities: work, financial contribution, grandparenting, and social engagement.

Main Results:

  • Gender, family structure, and socioeconomic status significantly correlate with productive aging.
  • Women are less likely than men to engage in work and financial contributions but more likely in grandparenting.
  • Health and living arrangements affect employment/financial contributions, while wealth influences employment and social engagement differently.

Conclusions:

  • Productive aging in India is multifaceted, with varying influences across different activities.
  • Interventions should consider gender-specific roles and socioeconomic factors for promoting active aging.
  • Findings inform policies on intergenerational relationships, support systems, and dependency in old age.